Class of 2018 OL Chris Bleich (PA) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE

[RMH44]

I assume he's the 19th. He committed today, but since he didn't sign (and won't, since transfers don't sign NLI's), Dino can't talk about him. And since his plan is to enroll in January, once he is enrolled Dino can talk about him. The timing makes sense.

If it's not him, I guess there's a 20th.

From the Bailey article...I think he's the 20th.

Edit: Are traditional transfers counted toward the 25 recruit limitation or just against the 85 total? Because if he only counted toward the 85 total we're still at 18 with a surprise after the holidays.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

So is he #19?

I think that's an ineligible number for a lineman.

 

[Franz69]

Bleich vs. Miami this season. RG, #67. Looks good in a phone booth. If he has to move, there's some issues. Kills a guy at the 4:00 mark:

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I think that's an ineligible number for a lineman.

If a lineman is wearing an ineligible number, and is caught as an ineligible downfield, does the ineligibility cancel and the ref not throw the flag?

 

[orangemass]

This helps make today look a little better

 

[Alsacs]

Did nobody post BEEF, BEEF yet?

Did I miss that.
This is a good get. Now NCAA do right by this kid and give him a waiver.

 

[rackman18]

I watch the above film, and he looked good at times but he had some misses too. He has to stay focused. But I feel a excellent get when we need the help badly.

 

[CuseLegacy]

So essentially 2, maybe 3 spots left if Atkinson for whatever reason doesn't end up here

Assuming:
Atkinson
Reed
Williams

Puts at 23

Hey why not, add
Hornsby at QB OR Transfer QB
And best available player

No. That's 22. Salem tweeted out that Bleich was #19.

 

[blizz]

Huge get. Make no mistake, this is a big time upgrade.

 

[JeremyCuse]

Plus Heckel might decide to come back one more year

I wouldn't count on that unfortunately.

 

[Symphony Steve]

24-7 had Bleich ranked as a Top 500 player when he came out of high school in 2018: 458th ranked player, 34th-ranked OT, and 13th-ranked player in Pa.

We have no reason to believe that his skills have degenerated.

This is a big pick-up, and some cheery news on an otherwise somewhat disappointing day.

 

[syrBossHogg]

I wouldn't count on that unfortunately.

That's a bummer, but I'd wish him well

 

[shu 49]

If we can put weight back on him he’ll be fine in the middle. In my opinion that’s the best 5 we can put out there and he’s the only center. Now o-line is a lot more than just pure talent. It’s about combinations of players/chemistry and that’s something the coaches have to figure out. But it’s nice to have options assuming Reed signs with us in February.

Serv is not a center period. No way.

 

[shu 49]

I watch the above film, and he looked good at times but he had some misses too. He has to stay focused. But I feel a excellent get when we need the help badly.

He also is a frosh so have to think of that.

 

[tep624]

He was a redshirt freshman starting at a top 10 SEC program.

Repeat...

He was a redshirt freshman starting at a top 10 SEC program.

At a position of dire need for us.

It’s ok to be positive about something. We won’t hold it against you.

 

[tep624]

And I’ll take it a step further. Of all the guys deciding shortly before or in signing day, Bleich was the most important. Fortin included.

 

[PAcuse]

So who has a soul left to sell to the NCAA for a waiver?

 

[orange79]

So who has a soul left to sell to the NCAA for a waiver?

Sorry. Lost mine in April 2003.

 

[Rocco]

If a lineman is wearing an ineligible number, and is caught as an ineligible downfield, does the ineligibility cancel and the ref not throw the flag?

i just got horrific flashbacks from at Clemson 2 years ago.

 

[BKCuse]

Hate to be a buzz kill but I don’t see NCAA giving him a waiver which means he’s not going to solve any problems for us next season.

We never get transfer waivers.

 

[Alsacs]

This is an inside look at how the NCAA determine a waiver request.

 

[bnoro]

January transfer is huge if we can get him a waiver for next season. He'll be ready to go...

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I watch the above film, and he looked good at times but he had some misses too. He has to stay focused. But I feel a excellent get when we need the help badly.

Eh, he'll make some mistakes for us. But our line gets better having him on the roster.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

January transfer is huge if we can get him a waiver for next season. He'll be ready to go...

Yup, just enough time for him to demonstrate the proper dedication to S&C.

But, like, really.

 

[NJneer12]

So who has a soul left to sell to the NCAA for a waiver?

I'm still new here. What I gotta do?

I was also trying to save mine for a bigger time...you sure you wanna use it up?